Clinical Responder/First Responder, Organ Donation (EMT and Paramedic)

New England Donor Services•New Haven, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The First Responder or Clinical Responder (CR) provides on-site responses to primarily CT area hospitals (and New England as needed) to conduct medical evaluation on all potential organ donors and develop a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The CR also provides on-site assistance to other NEDS staff as well as participates in hospital educational and outreach activities as needed. This position participates in the Organ Donation Services call schedule that provides service to donor hospitals 24 hours/day, 365 days per year.

Requirements

Required to travel by personal vehicle in order to meet the duties of the position
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to learn NEDS’s internal systems including but not limited to True North required
Must understand medical terminology and be able to read a medical chart
Must maintain the requirements of an “eligible driver” including maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS Automobile policy
Must have good driving record and a valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Health Sciences or related field preferred.
2+ years of emergency or critical care experience in a healthcare setting or hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in a clinical call schedule and responds accordingly when on call, per NEDS referral policy
Responds on-site to the hospital to evaluate potential donors, log data and collaborate with hospital staff
Rounds on units with high referral activity outside of active referrals including off-shift rounds
Attends mandatory meetings and education opportunities provided by NEDS
Participates in Hospital Development activities as needed, assigned by their Manager
Supports Donation Coordinators on authorized cases with data entry, hospital staff education and other duties as assigned
Assists the Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator as indicated during organ recovery